"The true strength of America is we've got people of open hearts and great spirit who are willing to make society a better place as a result of volunteering. If you're interested in serving our country, feed the hungry, find shelter for the homeless, put your arm around somebody who hurts and say, I love you, brother or sister."

President George W. Bush
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 10, 2005

• HELPING AMERICA’S YOUTH IS TOPIC OF FIRST LADY’S REMARKS IN DETROIT.  On February 10, 2005, First Lady Laura Bush spoke at an event hosted by local community coaching and mentoring organization “Think Detroit” at the Wigle Community Center in Detroit, Michigan, about helping America’s Youth. “We want all young people to grow up and have the chance to lead successful lives. And we want to show young men particularly an ideal of manhood that respects life and rejects violence. The President has proposed $150 million over the next three years to help young people in some of our toughest neighborhoods. Encouraging children to see beyond a world of hopelessness is part of a national effort to help all young people reach their full potential…."
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• GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING AMERICORPS PROGRAMS.  Funding is available for Indian Tribes interested in developing an AmeriCorps program. The 2005 AmeriCorps Guidelines and the AmeriCorps*Indian Tribes 2005 Application Instructions are available at http://www.americorps.org/resources/2005guidelines/index.html.

• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES PENNSYLVANIA MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to David Bulkley when he arrived in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, February 10, 2005.  Bulkley, 53, is an active volunteer mentor with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Amachi Mentoring Program in Philadelphia….
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VISIT WWW.USAFREEDOMCORPSKIDS.GOV

Visit the new USA Freedom Corps Kids website, designed to show elementary and middle school students how they can start making a difference by volunteering. www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov also includes resources, ideas, and information to help parents and teachers engage America’s youth in their communities.

Honor volunteers in your community with the
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Please visit www.PresidentialServiceAwards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307 for more information.

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Americans of all ages are serving others in countless ways, by mentoring a child, caring for an elderly neighbor, teaching someone to read, or donating food and clothing to those who need them. No matter where you live or what interests you, you can find ways to volunteer in your community or overseas.

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